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19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$3,556.26per set
£2,590per set
€3,025.97per set
CA$4,938.27per set
A$5,388.80per set
CHF 2,826.52per set
MX$65,448.74per set
NOK 35,304.73per set
SEK 33,364.73per set
DKK 22,584.68per set

About the Item

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Floral & Inlay Throughout. Lid has a central woodland scene which is really timeless and organic. The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no hidden compartment. Interior when folded out, is finished with a green velvet slope with a gold trim. Item is sold with a new quill pen set, large vertical inkwell as depicted & also a set of two "the shannon ruler". Dimensions when shut and in desk position Height 9cm Width 40.5cm Depth 25cm When in writing position Height 9cm Width 40.5cm Depth 50.5cm Velvet writing section Height 24cm Width 33cm Would make an ideal gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials. The Shannon Ruler is a historical rolling parallel ruler, patented in the late 19th century, designed for drawing parallel lines and plotting nautical charts during the quill pen era. It features a central roller bar that allows ink to flow along the entire length of the ruler while maintaining a parallel distance from an edge, making it an ideal tool for navigation and technical drawing
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina and wood grain featured throughout. Light wear and loses consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF UKFS1stDibs: LU8232245345252

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